I like to say -

I don't think your experience is better than mine. We simply have different goals in life.

I've received a few emails from people who want to know what traveling I've done and then scoffed because it didn't match up to their standards. I'm not sure why people feel the need to belittle others because they choose to not make the same choices but it makes them look very ugly and petty.

Also, on the note of judgmental attitudes - Some folks may feel that I'm 'limiting' my options by putting an age restriction on men I'm willing to get to know for a possible relationship. Yet again - We simply have different goals in life. I choose to stick with someone close to my age and step out of my comfort zone by a few years for valid reasons and you don't have to agree with me. You just have to accept and move on.

I do understand that life isn't fair. I get it when someone is tired of fighting or seeing the unbalance in the world.

Blaming gender isn't the answer. Blaming anyone isn't the answer, actually.

Rise above it! Acknowledge that LIFE itself is not fair and that you won't allow it to affect you. Recognize that everyone has their own personal struggles. Realize that if you're surrounding yourself with people who have mental issues then it's time to get a new set of friends.